Thursday, August 09, 2007

Caving to the Pressure

For a limited time only, and ONLY because Jess said I don't look exactly like a beached whale, I present to you, a belly shot. Of me, even. But it's not staying up here for long. I wish I could password protect just one post. Actually, I think there might be a way to do so. And if there is, and I can figure it out, I'll leave the post up, but otherwise, I'll pull the post down in a few days, so get it while you can. I am trusting all of you to lie to me as convincingly as Jess did or to say nothing at all, because, after all, if you can't say something nice... you shouldn't say anything at all! :)

So here it is, me at 27 weeks. DO NOT LAUGH AT THE BEACHED WHALE! (Actually, I'm even standing up, since I was about to head downstairs for the night)

That thing dangling from my shirt with the wire dangling from it is my terbutaline pump. My eyes don't glow like that, that's a ridiculous reflection off my glasses. And that white circle on the wall is stupid, but it's the wall protector for the doorknob from the door that opens up into that spot. Why we didn't just get a door stop is beyond me. The picture doesn't do justic to the beauteous color of my living room wall, but such is life. Nor did I post the picture that shows how ridiculously skinny my ankles are (Jess saw that one and noticed it... what a weird thing to notice! But yeah, for a round chick, I've always had skinny ankles and bony feet... it's odd, but it's a good thing, because I'm super paranoid about having fat feet for some reason).

Anywhozit, when I look in the mirror, I think I look pregnant, not just fat. But when I look at pictures like this, I think it just looks like a big blob of fat, but such is life. There you have it.

51 comments:

dmarie said...

You are beautiful!! What a wonderful picture :)

twirl said...

You look clearly and obviously pregnant. Not at all whale-like =)

Truck Driver Wife said...

You are beautiful! That picture is one to treasure. There are 3 miracles in there. Not Whale...Mommy!!

Sunny said...

You look GORGEOUS! Your belly is perfect! You look ONLY pregnant!!!

carrie said...

I think you look absolutely amazing! What an incredible pregnant belly! You look VERY obviously pregnant - not at all like a beached whale! Thanks so much for sharing!

Jody said...

You look GREAT! And pregnant, not fat.

Whoo-hoo for the photos!

Shelby said...

I think you look fabulous!! Definitely pregnant, and absolutely beautiful!!

squarepeg said...

You look great! I'm so glad you're still at home. Great job momma!

Stephanie said...

I think you look great!!

megan said...

oh my goodness! you look fantastic, and clearly, obviously pregnant.
so glad the wee ones are still hanging in there!

LCP said...

You are definitely "all baby". You don't do yourself justice! Congrats!

ms. c said...

Ok, Karen... you look gorgeous. Really, you do. And your smile is too cute. And it's definately pregnancy going on there. If anyone thinks that a bit of extra fat, man they gotta have their heads check. Thanks for posting this- what a delightful surprise!

Natalie said...

You look sooooooo pregnant, holy crap! That's awesome!

Chris said...

I don't see a whale anywhere in that picture! You look AMAZING!

Anonymous said...

Honey, you just look very, very, very (notice the three "very's" ;-) PREGNANT! And you glow, beautifully.

Kelly said...

You look beautiful. Simply amazing.

Anonymous said...

I said it before, and I'll say it again, you look amazing. I love that you had the chutzpah to post that, even before the aforementioned editing we had spoken about... And truthfully, I was going to send it back to you as it was. Just as a joke, and act like I had Photoshopped it. :) I'm funny like that... You're radiant girlie... So for right now, I get to be the cute one, you get to be the radiant one, okay? okay. :)

Dr. Grumbles said...

You do not look fat. You look like a beautiful pregnant woman growing three healthy babies in her belly!

Anonymous said...

You look great! I'm glad you decided to share it.

illahee said...

you look fantastic! i'm glad i got to see the pic before you took it down. lovely lovely lovely!

Egged Out said...

You look great!! Everyone already said it but I had to say it, too.

pam said...

you look wonderful!!! no whales at all, just a glowing pregnant woman. and lucky you with the skinny ankles and feet. i *used* to have skinny ankles and feet.

Matt said...

K,
You crack me up. I am officially addicted to your blog.

I think you look fantastic. . .BTW, I love your haircut.

Carol said...

no way! you look beautifully pregnant - you definitely don't look like a blob of fat!

Anonymous said...

I am so excited you caved!!! You look fantastic! And incredibly pregnant. I am amazed you still have your wedding rings on. You do not resemble any kind of marine life what-so-ever. Promise.

Anonymous said...

WoW what a beautiful baby bump.You have such a sweet smile.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! What a lovely surprise this is. Such a cute punim!

The picture clearly shows that you are petite and pregnant.

Krissy said...

Hi! I am new to your blog...I have 3 month old twins. I carried them to 39 weeks for my sceduled c-section. I measured 48/49 weeks pregnant. They weighed 6.12 and 7.12. I was huge. People stared, and whispered behind their hands. Now I think it is funny and I wish I had taken more pictures. But at the time I was too uncomfortable to appreciate the extra attention from strangers! You look great to me! I am rooting for you to have nice big healthy babies.

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Erin said...

You look fabulous--don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Including yourself!

hadjare said...

Awesome!!!!

handinhandaus said...

I have just read your whole blog, and yes it did take me a couple of days :) It was so nice to end my reading thus far with a photo of you. You are beautiful, with a gorgeous smile and such a precious baby belly. I will keep checking back and am wishing you many babies stay in there vibes.

Meghan said...

You look beautiful...not at all whale-like, just very pregnant! You're making triplets look easy ;)

LJ said...

Karen - you actually look quite gorgeous. Your hair has gotten so long, and I have to apologize for not getting up to see you yet. I just keep getting sidetracked by work.

But you really look lovely.

In Search of Morning Sickness said...

Karen you're beautiful! And that's an awesome picture - definitely pregnant!!! You're sweet to do this for all our pushing for a pic! :)

BigP's Heather said...

I do like the color of your walls!!

Honey, you need to ROCK that tummy. If I were you, I would be strutting around in a tube top ALL THE TIME! Get you a two piece and head on out!

Malky B. said...

Karen you look wonderful! I can tell you've lost weight - your face has thinned out alot. Your mind still thinks your heavy but your really just pregnant with triples! I'm proud of you for being brave enough to post your picture!

Twisted Ovaries said...

You look healthy, pregnant, and that grin on your face! So big and sincere!

Hopeful Mother said...

Wonderful, simply wonderful. You have NOTHING to be ashamed of!!!!

Casey's trio said...

Hooray for the picture! It is always so nice to have a face with the blog:) You are gorgeous. Wear that belly proudly mama!

nickoletta100 said...

I think you look adorable!!!

littleangelkisses said...

You look VERY pregnant, not fat! Great picture!!

Anonymous said...

gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. you're blessed!

Poppy said...

delurking to tell you that you looking absolutely gorgeous...you have a very healthy glow about yourself and that smile...you look very happy~

*steps back amongst the plants*

Watson said...

Karen,

You are SOOOO adorable!!!

OMG, so cute, I love it!!!

Leah Goodman said...

Looking GREAT!

That belly is amazing! Mine wasn't nearly that well-shaped.

but you probably FEEL like a beached whale anyway... I certainly did, and I only had one in there.

Cindy said...

I hope I look as good as you at 27 weeks!

Catherine said...

You look so cute. You are absolutely beaming!

es said...

What a fabulous picture!

Anonymous said...

Yeah, so I was all prepared to have to formulate some grand ol' lie about how un-whale like you actually are and then I saw the picture and immediately felt incredibly bitter at how amazing you look. You're carrying triplets for cripe's sake!
I mean really. If anyone has an excuse to look less than stellar it would be you.
And yet, despite the incessant contractions and discomfort I can only imagine, you are standing there with a radiant smile on your face looking not unlike what I looked like full term with only singleton.
Only you look much happier than I ever did at that size.
Wow.
I'm in awe.
You really do look remarkable.
Beautiful!

decemberbaby said...

Gorgeous. You definitely look pregnant. Very pregnant. As in, "I'm housing three future PEOPLE in here" pregnant.